Smith Huey "Piano"

Huey "Piano" Smith Huey "Piano" Smith American R&B pianist (1934–2023) Huey Pierce "Piano" Smith (January 26, 1934 – February 13, 2023) was an American R&B pianist and session musician whose sound was influential in the development of rock and roll.[1][2] Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Huey "Piano" Smith Birth name Huey Pierce Smith Born (1934-01-26)January 26, 1934 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Died February 13, 2023(2023-02-13) (aged 89) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. Genres Rock and roll R&B Occupations Pianist songwriter bandleader Years active 1949–1981 Labels Savoy Ace Imperial Pitter Pat Instant Cotillion Charly Close His piano playing incorporated the boogie-woogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons, the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the R&B…

GENRES: Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Male Vocalist